A Dreaded Malady

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    Without the influence of good leaders the world is spinning out of control. It is time to reflect on the teachings of the wise.

    A Dreaded Malady

     Where are our elders that loved to cook
    not with fire and water but words of wisdom
    breaking kolanuts offering blessings and freedom
    peppered in bitterness lifes rough mantle they took

    Where are they who made us fear God in our deeds
    who said, if the eagle perches let the kite perch too
    who taught do unto others as you wish them do unto you
    our dear grey haired elders who meet most of our needs

    Where are they who instructed us to wash our hands
    who made us seek out in despair their soothing voice
    who with gentle but stern prodding moulded our choice
    joining in their sacred meal we begin to understand

    Forgotten are our good fathers who moved the earth
    dreaming, speaking and living the life of goodness
    who conquered avarice, lust, envy and greediness
    retreating into our foggy twilight they embrace death

    Little wonder our days are full of evil and sorrow
    lost are our elders with foresight to our tomorrow

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    che234 commented on A Dreaded Malady

    10-15-2011

    This poem is dedicated to my late father Mr Harry Ajagu, to Prof. Chinua Achebe and to Prof. Wole Soyinka.
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    Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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